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The Martian Chronicles

Authors:

Ray Bradbury (author) and Tim O'Brien (covers)

Language:

English

Original language:

English

Publisher:

William Morrow

Categories:

Anthology, science fiction and short stories

Publication year:

2006

Original publication year:

1950

ISBN:

978-0-380-97383-5

Pages:

268

Synopsis:

A collection of short stories woven together into a coherent whole. The stories concern Mars, and humanity's efforts to colonize it.

Review:

I really enjoyed all the "chapters" (short stories), but "Usher II" really stood out, being an homage to E. A. Poe. Definitely recommended.

Has read?

Yes

Debut?

Yes

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Table of Contents:

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• January 2030: Rocket Summer
• February 2030: Ylla
• August 2030: The Summer Night
• August 2030: The Earth Men
• March 2031: The Taxpayer
• April 2031: The Third Expedition
• June 2032: —And The Moon Be Still As Bright
• August 2032: The Settlers
• December 2032: The Green Morning
• February 2033: The Locusts
• August 2033: Night Meeting
• October 2033: The Shore
• November 2033: The Fire Balloons
• February 2034: Interim
• April 2034: The Musicians
• May 2034: The Wilderness
• 2035-2036: The Naming of Names
• April 2036: Usher II
• August 2036: The Old Ones
• September 2036: The Martian
• November 2036: The Luggage Store
• November 2036: The Off Season
• November 2036: The Watchers
• December 2036: The Silent Towns
• April 2057: The Long Years
• August 2057: There Will Come Soft Rains
• October 2057: The Million-Year Picnic

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